Bacon chocolate, other Valentine trends[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:12:31 EST ]Choosing the right Valentine's Day gift can be tricky. Is your paramour into the the textbook red roses and box of chocolates, or would they prefer a romantic home-cooked meal?

Apple cuts prices on MacBooks[ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 05:45:30 EST ]Apple on Wednesday said it would cut the price of its 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display while simultaneously updating it with faster processors.

Obama highlights rise of 3-D printing[ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:39:26 EST ]The burgeoning field of 3-D printing got a big boost Tuesday night when President Obama highlighted it as something that could fuel new high-tech jobs in the United States.

Why couples fall in love online[ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:34:21 EST ]

Why couples fall in love online[ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:34:21 EST ]

'Vulcan' gets Shatner's vote for Pluto moon[ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 04:38:24 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Astronomers have added Vulcan to their list of prospective names for Pluto's tiniest moons, at the urging of "Star Trek" icon William Shatner.

Obama signs executive order on cyber attacks[ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:52:49 GMT ]President Barack Obama on Tuesday signed an executive order seeking better protection of the country's critical infrastructure from cyber attacks that are a growing concern to the economy and national security.

Apple drops price of 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display to $1499[ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:10:34 GMT ]If you've been longing for a 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display, then Apple's got some good news: The base model is now priced at $1,499, signifying a $200 saving.

What's next for North Korea's nuclear program?[ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:45:37 GMT ]This week's North Korean nuclear test raises the crucial question of how close Pyongyang is to "weaponizing" its nuclear devices and rockets.

2012 hype reborn in 'last pope' prophecy[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 23:25:16 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Just when you thought it was safe to go out of the bunker, there's a fresh wave of doomsday buzz over a purported 12th-century prophecy suggesting that the next pope will be the last pope before the end of the world.

Vroom, vroom: Amazon Cloud Player now available in Ford cars[ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:25:34 GMT ]The app for Ford Sync AppLink allows people to stream their music using voice commands or dashboard controls. [Read more]

It's time to show some love for the CD format[ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:36:00 GMT ]The CD has been around for more than 30 years, and it's always been 100 percent uncompressed and super reliable. [Read more]

Jawbone warns of 'limited' MyTalk hack, disables old passwords[ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:41:09 GMT ]The company says that the attack was limited to a person's name, e-mail address, and the encrypted version of passwords. [Read more]

Apple loses iPhone trademark in Brazil -- report[ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:11:36 GMT ]The company found out today from Brazilian regulators that it could not own the trademark originally registered to Gradiente Eletronica. [Read more]

LG debuts Optimus G Pro ahead of Mobile World Congress[ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:36:59 GMT ]The Korean handset maker introduces a 5.5-inch version of the flagship smartphone. [Read more]

How technology has changed romance[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:36:00 EST ]When it comes to romance, texting is often seen as a bare-minimum form of communication. It's fine for firming up Wednesday night dinner plans, but for expressing heartfelt sentiments? Not so much.

Zuckerberg is nation's No. 2 giver[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:40:21 EST ]Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and his wife were the second-biggest charitable donors in the United States last year, appearing behind only billionaire Warren Buffett on a list of the nation's most generous philanthropists.

Bacon chocolate, other Valentine trends[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:12:31 EST ]Choosing the right Valentine's Day gift can be tricky. Is your paramour into the the textbook red roses and box of chocolates, or would they prefer a romantic home-cooked meal?

Take 6 seconds for the one you love[ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:16:33 EST ]Make a valentine for someone you love, using Vine. Include #CNNValentine in the caption and share it on Twitter. Post your video by 2 p.m. Wednesday for TV consideration. On Valentine's Day, we¹ll share some of the best videos on CNN Newsroom and CNN.com.

How technology has changed romance[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:36:00 EST ]When it comes to romance, texting is often seen as a bare-minimum form of communication. It's fine for firming up Wednesday night dinner plans, but for expressing heartfelt sentiments? Not so much.

See elusive 'pink' planet Mercury in sunset sky[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:05:16 GMT ]Mercury, the speedy little planet closest to the sun, is making a special twilight appearance this month as a bright pink dot low in the sky.

Bill Gates talks Steve Jobs, health, tech on Reddit[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:10:40 GMT ]Bill Gates appeared on social news site Reddit this morning for an "ask me anything" or AMA post, in which he responded to unfiltered questions from a horde of anonymous users. Here are some of the more interesting answers.

You can now buy things with just two tweets[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:48:55 GMT ]Thanks to a partnership between American Express and Twitter, you can now connect your credit card to your social media account and make purchases by tweeting special hashtags. What could possibly go wrong with this arrangement?

Pre-caffeine tech: Bill Gates Reddit, rude otters![ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:55:21 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

How you can pick names for Pluto's moons[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:06:00 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The discoverers of Pluto's fourth and fifth moons are letting Internet users have a say in what they should be named.

Apple has paid $8B to developers, Cook says[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:12:52 GMT ]CEO Tim Cook, speaking during a Goldman Sachs conference, says the company has "enormous momentum" in the market because of its strong app ecosystem. [Read more]

Apple 'unrivaled' in innovation, 'elegant experience,' Cook says[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:38:59 GMT ]Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, says he has never been more bullish about the company's ability to innovate. [Read more]

Go Daddy acquires M.dot for 'mobile first' strategy[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:49:10 GMT ]The company plans to make it easier for its 11 million customers to develop mobile Web sites from their smartphones. [Read more]

Cell phone subsidies claimed by many who can't prove eligibility[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:54:24 GMT ]A government program offering cheap wireless service to low-income households has benefited millions who may not be eligible, says the Wall Street Journal. [Read more]

SlideShare targets marketers with presentation-tracking tool[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:00:00 GMT ]Send Tracker, a new product from LinkedIn, tells salespeople how and when people view their online slides. [Read more]

8 apps to help you survive a storm[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:40:05 EST ]Mobile devices have changed how we handle severe weather. Instead of being isolated in our homes, reading books printed on paper by candle light, we share constant updates and photos in real time on social networks. We keep ourselves entertained with ebooks, games and videos on smartphones and tablets.

Report: Apple working on an 'iWatch'[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:24:55 EST ]Having conquered the desktops, music libraries and phones of millions, Apple reportedly wants to adorn one more spot in the life of the gadget-obsessed -- their wrists.

Twitter to let you pay with a hashtag[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:56:17 EST ]Twitter is getting into e-commerce. It's now possible to buy goods online in two steps by tweeting a special hashtag.

How technology has changed romance[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:36:00 EST ]When it comes to romance, texting is often seen as a bare-minimum form of communication. It's fine for firming up Wednesday night dinner plans, but for expressing heartfelt sentiments? Not so much.

How technology has changed romance[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:36:00 EST ]When it comes to romance, texting is often seen as a bare-minimum form of communication. It's fine for firming up Wednesday night dinner plans, but for expressing heartfelt sentiments? Not so much.

Women beat men at Valentine's Day gift giving, at least on Google[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:55:12 GMT ]While the cliché would have it that Valentine's Day is when boyfriends descend on jewelry, candy and flower shops, Google has a different take: Searches for "gifts for boyfriend" outpaced "gifts for girlfriend" by over 240 percent in the last 30 days.

Russia launches supply ship to space station[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:41:37 GMT ]A Russian Soyuz rocket launched an unmanned cargo freighter to the International Space Station Monday to deliver nearly 3 tons of fresh food, water and equipment to the six men aboard.

Curiosity drills into Mars rock, collects samples[ Sat, 9 Feb 2013 20:23:02 GMT ]NASA's Curiosity rover has drilled into a Martian rock and collected samples, marking the first time any robot has ever performed this complicated maneuver on the surface of another planet.

Pre-caffeine tech: Apple iWatch, unexpected bunnies![ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:36:09 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

How you can pick names for Pluto's moons[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:06:00 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The discoverers of Pluto's fourth and fifth moons are letting Internet users have a say in what they should be named.

'The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia' now a NYT best seller[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:37:54 GMT ]The title stands atop the "Hardcover Advice & Misc." category on The New York Times' Best Seller list. [Read more]

Get an HTC Droid DNA smartphone for $49.99[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:03:43 GMT ]Verizon charges $199.99 for this 5-inch knockout, which CNET called "the most awesome Droid ever." But you have to be a new Verizon customer to get that price. [Read more]

BMW taps Apple's Genius model to educate customers[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:59:11 GMT ]Dealerships will have young employees on the showroom floor answering questions possible customers might have about cars -- without the sales pressure. [Read more]

Here's how governments might stalk you via social media[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:17:27 GMT ]Defense contractor Raytheon shows off RIOT, its very clever way of knowing when to nab your laptop -- say, during your daily trip to the gym. [Read more]

Amazon to stream CBS show based on Stephen King novel[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:32:19 GMT ]The retailer's Amazon Prime members will be able to watch episodes of the new series just four days after they air on CBS. [Read more]

iPhone app vows to fix e-mail clutter[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:40:38 EST ]When the United States Postal Service announced it would no longer deliver mail on Saturdays, those of us with e-mail anxiety had a moment of jealousy. What would it be like to have two whole days when the Internet just didn't deliver to anyone's inbox?

A tiny Roomba for your tablet[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:40:29 EST ]One of the drawbacks of Roombas, the robotic floor cleaning devices that automatically scoot around and suck up dirt, is that they are too big to clean what really matters. They fall off of pets, are miserable at dishes and they do very little for tablet and smartphone maintenance.

Report: Apple working on an 'iWatch'[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:24:55 EST ]Having conquered the desktops, music libraries and phones of millions, Apple reportedly wants to adorn one more spot in the life of the gadget-obsessed -- their wrists.

8 apps to help you survive a storm[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:40:05 EST ]Mobile devices have changed how we handle severe weather. Instead of being isolated in our homes, reading books printed on paper by candle light, we share constant updates and photos in real time on social networks. We keep ourselves entertained with ebooks, games and videos on smartphones and tablets.

Report: Apple working on an 'iWatch'[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:29:51 EST ]Having conquered the desktops, music libraries and phones of millions, Apple reportedly wants to adorn one more spot in the life of the gadget-obsessed -- their wrists.